Blind Spot of the Logistics 2026 Problem: "External Inventory DX Package" to Support Suppliers Struggling with "Inventory Data Submission Requests" from Major Companies, Launching April 30th

Nippon Purple Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shonosuke Hayashi), which operates the corporate-exclusive delivery-type trunk room "Stock MAMORU," will begin offering its new "External Inventory DX Package" starting April 30, 2026. This package aims to support the logistics DX and data linkage efforts of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are取引先 of large corporations (specific cargo owners), in response to the enforcement of the "Revised Logistics Efficiency Act" in April 2026. https://www.mamoru-kun.com/stockmamoru/ ■ Background of Package Provision: Expanding Market and the Ripple Effect of "Data Disclosure" to SMEs The domestic BtoC-EC market continues to expand steadily, and along with it, logistics demand, such as the number of parcel deliveries, is rapidly increasing (※1). To cope with this market expansion, the digital logistics (Logistics DX) market is also rapidly growing at an annual average growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 16-17%, making digital transformation an urgent task for all companies (※2). Furthermore, with the enforcement of the revised Logistics Efficiency Act in April 2026, "specific cargo owners" (estimated approximately 3,200 companies) handling 90,000 tons or more of cargo per year are now obligated to appoint a Logistics Chief Officer (CLO) and submit regular reports to the government (※3). As a result, specific cargo owners are compelled to accurately grasp their entire supply chain. Although there is no direct legal obligation, there has been a sharp increase in cases where they practically strongly demand "digital linkage of inventory records and inbound/outbound data" from their suppliers (SMEs). However, for SMEs, the introduction of general WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) often entails significant initial costs and long development periods, posing a major hurdle. A new management challenge has emerged: analog management using paper or Excel cannot meet the rapid data requirements of large clients. ■ Overview and Features of "External Inventory DX Package" This package provided by Nippon Purple Co., Ltd. solves logistics data management challenges for SMEs by enabling immediate implementation with no system development required and zero initial costs. 【Immediate data visualization with zero initial cost and system investment】 No special system development or server construction is required. By utilizing Stock MAMORU's standard cloud system, outsourced inventory status can be visualized in real-time from PCs and smartphones, allowing companies to break away from individual-dependent management. 【Seamless data linkage via CSV output】 Accurate data such as "inbound/outbound history" and "storage volume" accumulated in the system can be exported in CSV format at any time. This extracted data can be directly imported into a company's core system or submitted as a report to large clients, enabling smooth linkage. 【Dedicated staff support for data aggregation and extraction】 To address on-site challenges such as "being asked by clients to submit inventory data in a unique format, but unable to keep up with internal aggregation work," dedicated staff will provide support for data extraction and aggregation to the extent possible, as needed. ■ Future Developments As the wave of logistics DX spreads throughout the domestic supply chain, our company will strengthen its role as infrastructure for SMEs. Short-term (within 2026): Expand data templates tailored to industry-specific business practices. Mid-term (FY2027): Enhance support system for utilizing IT introduction subsidies. Long-term (by 2030): Aim to introduce the package to 10,000 SMEs nationwide. Through this project, we will contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of Japan's entire supply chain by providing infrastructure that enables sustainable logistics data visualization and linkage, ensuring that no company is left behind. ■ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q. What are the impacts on suppliers due to the "Logistics 2026 Problem"? A. This means that large corporations (specific cargo owners) are obliged to report to the government, thus requiring subcontractors and suppliers to submit strict inventory data and inbound/outbound data. Failure to comply risks a review of business relationships. Q. How does the "External Inventory DX Package" differ from traditional Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)? A. The biggest difference is that while traditional WMS require high initial costs and several months of development, this package has zero initial costs, no system development required, and can be implemented immediately. Even SMEs can instantly achieve data linkage with large corporations. Q. What kind of data can be submitted to large corporations? A. Accurate "current inventory levels" and "inbound/outbound history detailing when and how much entered/exited" can be submitted as CSV data.